Key dollar thresholds jump on October 1 — here’s what it means for you

Big news for GovCon: key dollar thresholds jump on October 1 — here’s what it means for you

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If you sell to the federal government (or want to), mark October 1, 2025 on your calendar. The FAR Council’s FAC 2025-06 final rule raises a number of acquisition-related dollar thresholds to keep pace with inflation. Two headline changes…
What is new in FAR Part 5 - Federal Acquisition Regulation

FAR Part 5 Overhaul in Plain English: What It Means for Government Contractors

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) overhaul continues to reshape how contractors interact with the government. One of the most impactful updates so far is the reorganization of FAR Part 5, which governs presolicitation notices, solicitation…
Get VOSB Certified

DoD’s New VOSB Amendment Could Open More Contracting Doors for Veteran-Owned Businesses

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In July 2025, Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that could have a major impact on veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) nationwide. Officially titled…
CMMC Explained for government contracting

CMMC in Plain English: What It Is, What’s Changing, and How to Win

If you touch Department of Defense work—directly or as a subcontractor—Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is no longer a “someday” project. It’s a contracting reality that now determines who can bid, who can get awarded,…
: Security Clearance Guide 2025: Complete Requirements for Government Contractors

The Complete Security Clearance Guide for Government Contractors: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Navigating the complex world of security clearances is essential for any business looking to compete for classified government contracts. With over 4.2 million government and contractor employees holding security clearances across 80 executive…
Micro-Purchases, Mega Opportunities: Preparing Your Small Business for the Proposed $100K Threshold

Micro-Purchases, Mega Opportunities: Preparing Your Small Business for the Proposed $100K Threshold

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The Road to a $100,000 Micro-Purchase Threshold If you sell to the federal government today, you already know the micro-purchase threshold (MPT) is $10,000. That ceiling means anything above $10K usually triggers more paperwork, competition,…
A Playbook for Winning Federal Contracts Right Now

Stand Out or Miss Out: A Playbook for Winning Federal Contracts Right Now

Fiscal Year 2025 is speeding toward its climactic fourth quarter, and there’s no longer any room for modesty. Federal buyers are under pressure to obligate an estimated $260 billion between July 1 and September 30—roughly one-third of the…
FedBiz365 vs competitors

Why FedBiz365 Over Other Market Intelligence Solutions for Locating and Winning Government Contracts?

If you're in the government contracting world, you know how important it is to have accurate, timely intelligence. But with so many platforms out there promising market insights and contract tracking, how do you choose the right one? FedBiz365…
How Kitting Gets Small Contractors Picked First

Bundle Up to Break Through: How “Kitting” Gets Small Contractors Picked First

Introduction: Why Today’s Buyers Want More Than Loose Parts  Scroll through any FY‑end spend report and you’ll see the same pattern: contracting officers gravitate toward vendors who can solve a problem with a single click, not a…
GSA Schedule OMB Memo

GSA Schedules Just Became Mission‑Critical: Why Contractors Should Act Now

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Introduction: A Seismic Shift in How Federal Agencies Will Buy Late yesterday the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released implementation guidance that will fundamentally reshape federal purchasing for “common goods and services.” The…